Ramps Gratin Recipes

RAMPS GRATIN

Steps:

• Melt the butter in an ovenproof skillet. Add the breadcrumbs, tossing and toasting over high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent the butter from scorching.
• Toast the crumbs for about two minutes, or until a light golden color.
• Transfer to a plate to cool.
• When cooled, toss toasted crumbs with the grated Gruyere and set to the side.
• Preheat the broiler.
• Melt the remaining butter in the skillet until it just begins to brown.
• Add the ramps, facing them all in the same direction.
• Cook the ramps over high heat, turning occasionally, until they are limp and a light golden color.
• Season with salt and pepper, add the cream, and bring to a simmer (this should take only about one minute).
• Remove the ramps from the heat.
• Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the top of the ramps in the skillet.
• Set the skillet under the hot broiler for only about 30 seconds, or until they are bubbling and brown.
• Serve immediately.

SPRING GREENS AND LEEK GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt butter in an ovenproof 10" skillet (such as cast iron) over medium-low heat. Add leeks and ramp bulbs and cook, stirring often, until leeks are softened, about 10 minutes. (Try to keep the leeks from browning.)
• Add ramp greens, arugula, and spinach in big handfuls, cooking and wilting one batch before adding the next. (At first it will look like all those greens will never fit in the skillet, but keep at it-you'll see!) When all greens are wilted (this may take 15-20 minutes), add coriander, salt, and cayenne. Cook, stirring, until spices are incorporated, about 1 minute. Add lemon zest, cream, and 1/2 cup Parmesan. Continue to cook, stirring, until cream has slightly reduced, about 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat.
• Toss bread with oil in a large bowl to coat. Arrange bread on top of vegetables, taking care not to cover the greens completely (you want them to peek through here and there). Sprinkle remaining 2 Tbsp. Parmesan over.
• Transfer to oven and bake gratin until bread is golden brown and crisp, cheese is melted, and cream is bubbling, 35-45 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.